Our stories

This space brings together shorter and longer reads from the world around Happy Ears. Here, we explore the many ways we experience our everyday soundscapes. Through conversations, collaborations and stories from people, places and brands we admire, we look at how sound shapes the way we work, rest, move and connect.

Oskar Pernefeldt, Creative Director at Oatly, revealing his most guilty pleasures.

We met Oskar in the elevator, where he usually takes his selfies. Oskar is Creative Director at Oatly’s Department of Mind Control, where he helps shape the brand’s unmistakable voice and visual identity. Outside of Oatly, he’s also the creator of The International Flag of Planet Earth. We talked guilty pleasures, bad movies, good design, and the underrated art of doing absolutely nothing. Why do you use earplugs? Despite being a sucker for guilty pleasures like Eurovision and boybands, I’ve come to realize that a bit of quiet might actually be my favorite soundtrack — whether I’m trying to think creatively...

Oskar Pernefeldt, Creative Director at Oatly, revealing his most guilty pleasures.
Pensionat Furuhem x Happy Ears
Pensionat Furuhem x Happy Ears

We are honored to be one of the carefully selected Swedish brands that you can find at Pensionat Furuhem in Båstad, Sweden. Furuhem is an exceptional 15-room inn in Båstad, a coastal town in southern Sweden, with a perfectly ordinary restaurant and a bakery. Set in a house that has welcomed guests for more than 120 years, it is a place shaped by history, local craftsmanship and carefully chosen Swedish products. Behind Furuhem are internationally acclaimed chef Magnus Nilsson, executive chef Frida Nilsson and hospitality director Daniella Rebelo, Noma alumni. From the furniture in its rooms to the food as...

Parisa Khatabakhsh, leader in global supply and procurement, on the importance of a good nights sleep for staying in focus.
Parisa Khatabakhsh, leader in global supply and procurement, on the importance of a good nights sleep for staying in focus.

Why do you use earplugs? I use earplugs because I am a very light sleeper and highly sensitive to noise. Even small sounds, such as the rustling of bedsheets when I move during sleep, can wake me up. Earplugs help me disconnect from my surroundings, relax more deeply, and improve the quality of my sleep. They are also especially valuable when I travel frequently for both work and leisure, as they help me rest well in unfamiliar or noisy environments. I also travel a lot, both for work and leisure, and they make a big difference when sleeping in hotels,...

Alma Bengtsson x Happy Ears
Alma Bengtsson x Happy Ears

Alma Bengtsson, a freelance photographer, on the work behind the image.

Ride Cycle Studio x Happy Ears
Ride Cycle Studio x Happy Ears

Happy Ears has teamed up with Ride Cycle Studio in Canada. For the collaboration, Ride created its own customized Happy Ears packaging, made especially for their community. Ride brings together people through movement, rhythm and shared energy, with music playing a central role in the experience. Happy Ears are now available in their shop, offering a simple way to protect your hearing while staying close to the sound. We’re happy to be part of their world, on and off the bike. Site: ridecycleclub.com Instagram: ridecycleclub      

Sunny Wu x Happy Ears
Sunny Wu x Happy Ears

A collaboration about protecting your space, staying with your thoughts and finding room for creativity in the middle of noise.

Understanding Sound Sensitivity with Dr Emma O’Byrne
Understanding Sound Sensitivity with Dr Emma O’Byrne

A psychologist's guide to sound sensitivity, sensory overload and finding everyday calm through responsive sensory deprivation.